"Into the Great White Sands" Book Launch

National Parks Conservation Association is thrilled to present the book launch and signing of "Into the Great White Sands: Photographs by Craig Varjabedian."

We are excited about the timely publication of this book, as Senator Martin Heinrich recently introduced legislation to elevate White Sands from a national monument to a full-fledged national park.

This beautiful coffee table book from the University of New Mexico Press captures spectacular images from one of our state’s most well-known and iconic natural wonders. White Sands National Monument is a unique destination that people travel from around the world to experience and is deserving of national park status. We want you to help us celebrate! Enjoy a digital exhibit of photographs, buy a book and support NPCA’s work to protect national parks.

Award-winning photographer Varjabedian will present a selection of his photographs on the big screen, exploring the motivations and stories behind his images of this 275-square-mile unique gypsum dune field, and coauthors Jeanetta Calhoun Mish, Dennis Ditmanson and Jim Eckles will read from their essays. I will speak about NPCA’s park protection work in New Mexico and across the Southwest and actor Arthur RedCloud will emcee the evening. A portion of the proceeds from the book sales will go to support NPCA’s work.

Event Details

WHAT: “Into the Great White Sands” book launch and celebration of our next national park, with a digital exhibit of stunning photographs and readings from the book.

WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 2 - 4 p.m.

WHERE: Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501

WHO: Photographer Craig Varjabedian and coauthors; emceed by actor Arthur RedCloud.

CONTACT: Ernie Atencio, eatencio@npca.org, 505.444.0032, or Cindy Lane, cindylane@eloquentlight.com, 505.983.2934

OTHER INFO: Books will be signed and sold at the event with a portion of the proceeds dedicated to support NPCA’s park protection work. Refreshments will be provided.

calendary icon Date August 18, 2018
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location:
    Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501

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